While in high school, Ronn started out his career in a succession of local bands as a bass player and vocalist, playing on the back of flatbed trucks at festivals and outdoor concerts, hooking up generators for the night time gigs. His first band was called Punk Rock, chainsawing mannequins on stage for dramatics. They played in bars and night clubs while still under age, resulting in a few arrests. He also played in the band Count Zeppelin and The FabledAirship. Some of Ronn's musical influences growing up were The Beatles, Rollingstones, Queen, Super Tramp, to name a few. At 24, Ronn was brought into the band Player through his friendship with band promoter Paul Palmer. Paul already knew Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley on an individual basis, and realized that they all could make beautiful music together with their various talents. Paul then became their manager. Ronn took on the bass, also contributing to the harmonic backgrounds with his vocals. He brought to the band John Friesen, an old high school friend that played drums with his former bands. Ronn is also credited with singing lead on 'Tryin ToWrite aHit Song', from Player's first self-titled LP. Player's first two LP's were recorded on RSO Records, owned by Robert Stigwood. Robert suggested to Ronn, out of the blue that, with his good looks, he should try acting. Ronn had never really thought about it before, but kept it in the back of his mind as an option if the music didn't pan out. Three albums and a few tours later, things were slowing down for the band, with the changing music styles of the 80's. Ronn then decided to put his love of music on hold to pursue his acting career. He took acting lessons and went out on numerous auditions while still in the band. With no connections in the acting field, he worked his way up, learning one step at a time. After starring in a few movies, Ronn then landed the starring role in a new daytime soap called 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.
After an eight year music hiatus, Ronn reunited with former Player band mate Peter Beckett, and started working on some new songs in his home studio. Together they released the fifth Player album in Europe, called 'Electric Shadows'. Peter renamed it 'Lost In Reality', once it was released in America. Ronn and Peter shared the lead vocals this time around, proving that Ronn also had a gift for smooth melodic vocals. Still working his day job, after the cameras stopped rolling on the B&B set, Ronn would go off and play weekend music gigs with Peter, as Player. This left Ronn free during the week to still tape his daytime show. The music was his passion and creative release away from the acting.
In 2000, Ronn was ready to record his first solo cd, assisted by Peter Beckett in the song writing and production department. Called I'm Your Man, the cd consisted of thirteen melodic, straight-to-the-heart tracks. He gained massive support from local media and his legion of fans in Australia, then headed to Europe for a promotion tour which included many TV appearances, radio and media interviews, and personal appearances meeting his fans one on one. He was well received by all. In 2002, he then took his band back to Europe for a tour of live gigs. They played a few dates in the US also, mainly around the L.A. area. Getting the urge to do a second solo cd, Ronn got together once again with Peter in early 2005 and recorded Uncovered. Uncovered was more a reflection of what stage in Ronn's life he was at, giving more meaning to himself. He played bass on almost every track and sung 80% of it, including his own backing vocals. He then did a month of promoting his cd, as well as his new 2006 calendar, which took him to eight different countries. Once again, he was well received and returned home for tour rehearsals. August of 2006, he took his band on the road to Australia, till the end of September. Because Ronn had such a large fan base in Australia, a campaign surfaced to vote for Ronn as 'Australian ofthe Year' 2006. Ronn was also featured in a television commercial for Berri Juice, an Australian orange juice producer. The punchline of the advertisement was "you can tell when it's not all Aussie"; a line intended to show (in jest) that while Moss has long standing connections with Australia, his Hollywood career has resulted in his persona differing significantly from that of the cliché Australian male.
Ronn performs for many charity events, and is in the process of working on a new Player album with Peter Beckett to be released in 2008, with a tour to follow.
LOBSTER FESTIVAL-REDONDO BEACH CA September 27, 2008
*I'm Your Man 2002*
BAND MEMBERS: Ronn Moss-Lead vocals/Bass
Peter Beckett-Lead guitar/Vocals
Cameron Bruce-Keyboards
Michael Galeazzi-Electric bass
Joey Accaria-Drums
Suzy Ray-Backing vocals
Jay Smith-Backing vocals
*UNCOVERED 2005*
RONN MOSS BAND REHEARSAL 2006
BAND MEMBERS: Ronn Moss-lead vocals
Peter Beckett-guitar/backing vocals
Mark O'Shea-guitar/backing vocals
Daryl Beaton-keyboards
Corey Cofield-Bass
Christian Poezach-drums
Jay Smith-backing vocals
Renee Rutledge-backing vocals
BAND MEMBER: Peter Beckett-lead vocals/guitar Ronn Moss-bass/vocals Craig Pilo-drums Tony Sciuto-keyboards/vocals Michael Hakes-lead guitar Ron Green-percusion
2008-
Photo by Devin Devasquez 2007
*TWIN RIVER CASINO* Lincoln, RI May 2007
BAND MEMBERS: Peter Beckett-lead vocals/guitar Ronn Moss-bass/vocals Craig Pilo-drums Ed Roth-keyboards Ron Green-percussion/vocals Ricky Z-lead guitar
Peter Beckett "Partner in music, crime and wine tasting."
Peter Beckett and Ronn Moss have worked together for many years, remaining close friends in their private lives as well. They are both on the same page musically and this is reflected in their work together. They started out as bandmates of Player from 1977-1980, then went their separate ways; Peter continuing with Player's fourth album, and Ronn with acting in films and television. They teamed up again in 1996 to record and produce Player's fifth album, 'Lost In Reality'. With this release, they played weekend gigs around the US for a few years. In the 2000's they worked together again producing, writing and touring all over the world to promote Ronn's two solo albums 'I'm Your Man' and 'Uncovered'. 2010 brings a new and exciting cd and tour from Player.
Photo by Gentle Look Photography 2000
Chris van de Vooren
"The Ronnald McDonald pix were from Australia several years ago. I was turned on to a band called The Drugs, and they dressed in these outfits. They did a song about the history of B&B: character stuff, all the happenings up to that time. It was quite funny and catchy. We happened to be appearing on the ROVE tv show in OZ. Someone asked if I'd consider playing with them. I said sure. A couple minutes before we were to go on camera, I asked if they had another costume? They went......yeah. I said get it!! It was quite fun and everyone was really surprised that I actually did that gig!"
Ronn Moss
PLAYER 2009: Rob Math, Peter Beckett, Ronn Moss, Johnny English
(Photo by Devin Devasquez)